Shlomi Lavi /
May 16, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Yardi or Buildium?
Yardi is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Buildium, and Buildium is rated higher (100/100) than Yardi (67/100). Yardi offers users more features (21) than Buildium (20).
Looking for the right Property Management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Yardi Systems, Inc. Vs. Buildium
Yardi Systems, Inc.: Yardi software is used to manage eight million residential units and eight billion square feet of commercial space to help our clients:
Increase Revenues
Improve Efficiencies
Ensure Accountability
For nearly 30 years, Yardi Systems has been solely dedicated to the design, development, and support of real estate investment management and propert...
Buildium: Back in the late '90s, three guys were working for a technology consulting company in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The trio soon learned they shared an interest in real estate. With dreams of becoming real estate moguls, they formed MIDICH Properties (MIchael, DImitris, CHris) and bought their first rental property together in Providence, Rhode Island...
Who is more expensive? Yardi or Buildium Property Manager?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Property Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Yardi and Buildium Property Manager.
Yardi price starts at $100 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Yardi Store Advantage is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Property Management software. Buildium Property Manager price starts at $50 per month , When comparing Buildium Property Manager to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Property Management software cost.
Bottom line: Yardi is more expensive than Buildium Property Manager.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Yardi Vs. Buildium based on some of the most important and required Property Management features.
Yardi: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Automatic Data Backup, Automatic Property Mapping, Easy Data Migration, Email Owner Statements, Events Calendar, Excel Export, File Storage, Maintenance Overview.
Buildium Property Manager: Automatic Data Backup, Automatic Property Mapping, Easy Data Migration, Email Owner Statements, Excel Export.
Target customer size
Yardi's typical customers include: Medium and large size businesses, Buildium is best for small and medium residential properties where people want efficient work and productivity using less resource.